Hazrat Sayyedah Khadijah

by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry

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Hazrat Sayyedah Khadijah — Page 36

36 36 on the occasion of Fall of Makkah, though about ten years had passed on her death. It is related that he directed his Companions to pitch his tent at a place, outside the cemetery of Hajoon, where he could be close to the final resting place of Hazrat Khadijah ra. Glad Tidings of A House In Heaven Hazrat Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her, was given the glad tidings that she will have a palace made of pearls in paradise, with no noise or household cares to trouble her. Hazrat Abu Hurairah ra related that the angel Jibraa’eel came to the Holy Prophet saw and said, ‘Messenger of Allah! Here comes Khadijah ra who is bringing a utensil in which there is some food and condiments. When she sees you, give her the salutation of peace from her Lord and salutation of peace from me and give her good news that she will have a house made of shining pearls in paradise, wherein there would be no clamour and no disturbance. ’ Hazrat Khadijah ra , herself, related that one-day she went in search of the Holy Prophet saw towards the hills outside the city of Makkah. She was carrying some food for the Holy Prophet saw. A stranger approached her and asked questions about the Holy Prophet saw. She became worried and thought that the person might do some harm to the Holy Prophet saw. Later she related the whole incident to the Holy Prophet saw. The Holy Prophet saw said, ‘The person you met was Jibraa’eel. He had directed me to convey to you salutation of peace from God and the good news that God